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TLC Tuesday: Accept No Substitutes!
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mpratt
“I’ll go to the gym instead of taking a nap – I’ll feel more energy afterward.” “I’ll get this report done before I call a friend; I’ll have time later.” “I take this easier class instead of the hard one; I’ll get less credit, but I won’t have to work as much.” Each day, we…
A Praying Spirit: One Word at a Time
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mpratt
When I was a youngster, I used to be really mad that people in church seemed to rush through the prayers. “They’re going too fast,” I used to tell my mother. “They should slow down.” As I developed my own prayer life, I realized that there were times when I’d pray quickly, too. Perhaps I…
Chronic Illness and Pain: All Tied Up in Ribbons?
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mpratt
I noticed that the cashier at a store where I shop was wearing a red dress ribbon, for heart health. I commented on it, and she said, “Oh, yes, we had a promotion for cancer awhile ago. I like the ribbon.” “Isn’t the red dress for heart health?” I asked. The cashier thought about it…
TLC Tuesday: It’s All Right
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mpratt
Is there a Teddy Bear in your closet? On a shelf in your living room? Or, (horrible thought) in a box in storage? You know what? It’s time. Maybe past time. It’s all right to let that Teddy Bear out! If you’re the kind of adult who thinks he or she has to face illness…
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